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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of STIs Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 92nd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 6\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. Due to popular demand\, we will also continue the discussion on clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections\, including trichomoniasis and HSV. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Rachita Gurtu\, Family Physician & Medical Director\, Healthy Sexuality Clinics Region Of Peel Public Health\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-management-of-stis-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, facilitators will share insights from the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada\, as well as actionable tools for screening\, diagnosing and optimizing care. \n\n\n\nVisit the workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, June 6th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $195+ HST   \n\n\n\nThis is a three-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certified program. \n\n\n\nScientific Planning Committee:\n\n\n\nLynn Nash MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\, MCFP​ \n\n\n\nUpender Mehan​ MD\, CCFP\, FCFP ​ \n\n\n\nSid Feldman​ MD\, CCFP (COE)\, FCFP\, CMD​ \n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FCFP(C)\, FACP​​ \n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-june2025/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T120000
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SUMMARY:Income Benefit Programs for People Living on Low Income and in Poverty – Primary Care Providers' Role
DESCRIPTION:Poverty has a profound impact on health across the life course\, with impacts on both physical and mental health. Primary Care Providers can play a key role in supporting patients to connect to income supports. In this session\, panelists will provide an overview of social assistance and income benefit programs. They will discuss strategies for completing successful Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications and review the new Canada Disability Benefit. Additionally\, they will highlight innovative team-based strategies to address patients’ income needs.  \n\n\n\nThe Health Equity Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+ credit\, for up to a total of 6 credits. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nOur Partners \n\n\n\nThe Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.  \n\n\n\nThis Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gary Bloch\, Family Physician and Physician Lead\, Equity and Social Interventions\, St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nAnu Bakshi\, Staff Lawyer\, Income Security Advocacy Centre\, Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON this session:\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/income-benefit-programs/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:New family doctors are often hesitant to continue prescribing opioids for patients\, including to those who need opioids for pain management. However\, opioids can be a helpful treatment for pain and it’s important for family doctors to know how to prescribe them effectively. During this session\, our panelists will discuss how stopping opioids suddenly can lead to withdrawal\, when opioids can be used effectively and guidelines for safe prescribing. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mel Kahan\n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Turner\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/opioid-prescribing-for-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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SUMMARY:AI Tools for Practice and Managing the Summer Heat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 93rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 27\, 2025. In this session\, we will have a brief overview of infectious diseases. We will also explore the latest advancements in AI in clinics and practical strategies for integrating them into your practice. Additionally\, with experts predicting higher-than-usual temperatures this summer\, we will discuss a practical approach to counselling patients regarding heat-related illness and supporting those at the highest risk. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Mohamed Alarakhia\, Family Physician\, Chief Executive Officer\, eHealth Centre of Excellence\, Kitchener\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Green\, Family Physician\, St. Michael’s Hospital; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON; Board member\, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/ai-tools-for-practice-and-managing-the-summer-heat/
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